Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) — William Leonard Davis III, age 50, was arrested on March 26, 2025, at 11:32 AM and now faces charges from two law enforcement agencies in Clay County:
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Clay County Sheriff’s Office:
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Fleeing a Peace Officer in a Motor Vehicle – a felony-level offense that can lead to prison time and license revocation.
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Moorhead Police Department:
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5th Degree Controlled Substance Possession – involving Schedule 1–4 drugs or paraphernalia (excluding cannabis/hemp), categorized under Minnesota’s controlled substance laws.
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This combination of drug and evasion charges may result in enhanced penalties due to public safety concerns and prior history, if any.
I’m Chris Harper, and I’m reporting for TRF News.
Did you know?
In Minnesota, fleeing police in a vehicle is a felony punishable by up to 3 years in prison and a $5,000 fine. 5th-degree drug possession is a gross misdemeanor or felony, depending on the quantity and type of substance involved.